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HOSTED by ECHO JOHNSON Miss January '93 & CORINNA HARNEY-PMOY '92The show takes a DEEP DIVE into the fascinating history of PLAYBOY with LASER FOCUS on Hugh Hefner. A collective of dynamic conversations with those that had the privilege and honor of working with HUGH HEFNER & the magazine. An homage to the incredible MAN behind it all, as told from the ones that were an intricate part of the iconic company PLAYBOY. The magazine was launched in 1953 and held strong for 60 years until HEF's pa ...
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Stephen Wayda: PLAYBOYS REVERED PHOTOGRAPHER for 30 YEARS Internationallypublished photographer best known for his demonstrative images of celebrities, women. and lifestyles. In his creation of entertaining and compelling images he is regarded as a master in the use of composition and light, both natural and artificial. Wayda’s photographs of A-lis…
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Kane’s appearances on the big screen include Just Married - Secondhand Lions - Taxi - Life or Something Like It, Friday Night Lights, and Summer Catch. From 2008 to present day: Kane appeares on the TNT television series Leverage as Eliot Spencer. Kane performes all his own fight scenes and also choreographed fights for the series. Kane plays the s…
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Greg Gorman is a world renowned photographer who is known for his stark, honest portraits of the most famous and infamous faces from the worlds of entertainment, art, sport and music, Greg Gorman’s images have intrigued the viewer from the onset of his career. Over the years Greg has been acknowledged for his contribution to the world of photograph…
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Cindy Rackowitz joined Playboy in 1986 and stood at the helm of Playboy Promotions for 16 years, as the Corporate Vice President of Promotions ( all divisions-worldwide ) and as the President of Playmate Promotions & Modeling Agency. Cindy held a very important position with great significance in the 1st decade she was with Playboy. The role was a …
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Ever wondered what life was like behind the scenes at the iconic Playboy Mansion? Join Carrie Yazel and Echo, as we sit down with two former Mansion butlers, Bryant and Carlena, who share their fascinating stories and unique experiences from their time working at the legendary estate. From meeting Hugh Hefner for the first time to rubbing shoulders…
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Imagine having exclusive access to Hugh Hefner's personal scrapbooks – a treasure trove of free speech and free press history. Join us as we chat with Stuart Brotman, author of "The First Amendment Lives On: Conversations Commemorating Hugh and Hefner's Legacy of Enduring Free Speech and Free Press Values," who had the extraordinary opportunity to …
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It was 1990 when Richard Bann first visited Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion. Cinema and the importance of film preservation sparked a 30 year friendship. One that evolved into being closest of friends and an invitation to "Manly Night." Monday was always Manly Night, a gathering of Hef's closest friends who would nominate and vote on what film to scr…
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Carrie Jean Yazel was featured as Playboys Playmate of the Month in the May 1991 issue. While interviewing Carrie she asked if I knew where the Bunny Head was on my cover? "I said no - do you?' She said: "No I have no idea." So with that said we created a contest! The 1st person to send us an email through our website: www.thebunnychronicles.com an…
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Join us for a special episode of the Bunny Chronicles as we welcome our dear friend Sophronia Williams, who had the amazing opportunity to shoot for Playboy's Newstand Specials. Listen in as Sophronia shares her experience attending a casting call at the University of Texas, being selected for the Big 12 edition, and how her time with Playboy was b…
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We're absolutely thrilled to welcome the fabulous Sandra Taylor to our show, as she shares her incredible journey through her long-standing career in the entertainment industry. Starting as America's number one selling poster model to multiple Playboy covers, and even working with legends like Marilyn Grabowski and Gary Marshall, Sandy's experience…
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“Victoria Valentino, Playboy's Miss September 1963 is ONE of the Top 100 Centerfolds of the 20th Century. Victoria started her career with Playboy as a Bunny @ the LA Club on NYE in 1964. A media personality, keynote speaker, author, activist, SAG/AFTRA actress, performs live theater, Spoken Word, AND she mentors sexual assault survivors as she is …
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CANDACE JORDAN: Award-winning media personality and social scribe, founder CandidCandace.com, Associate Publisher & Editor Chicago Star Media, former Chicago N"Candid" Candace Jordan has been a notable fixture on the Chicago social scene since her arrival in 1974 from a small town (Dupo) in Southern Illinois. Her long-running (10 year) Chicago Trib…
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Mark Hopkins worked as Hugh Hefners Personal Valet for 3 years in the early 80's. The position was a coveted one and Mark was the lucky one to receive this title and role to be in service to Hefner for a span of 3 years. The era was the early 80's - HEF wasn't married at the time but was in a relationship with Sondra Theodore. The celebrities who w…
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"The hedonistic pursuit of uninhibited sex. Put these images together and a single name springs to mind--Hugh Hefner. From his spectacular launch of Playboy magazine and the dizzying expansion of his leisure empire to his recent television hit "The Girls Next Door," the publisher has attracted public attention and controversy for decades. Mr. Playb…
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The Lovely, buxom and slender blonde model, actress and make-up artist Cathy St. George was born on August 23, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia. An Army brat, Cathy moved with her family to Los Angeles, California. St. George started out working for "Playboy" as a make-up artist. Cathy was the Playmate of the Month in the August, 1982 issue of "Playboy." …
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What happens when the truth behind Hugh Hefner and the Playboy Mansion comes to light? We're joined by incredible guests who lived and worked at the Mansion - Audra Lynn, Miss October 2003, Brian Olea, a 20-year veteran butler and events coordinator, and Josh Friedman, Hef's private bartender for 14 years. They're here to set the record straight an…
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John Champion worked at both Playboy's New York and Chicago offices in the 1990s. He started as an intern in the publishing office and quickly moved to the public relations department where he spent the majority of his time. Along the way, he worked in graphic design and dabbled in editorial projects for the magazine." INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK TWITTER Cu…
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What if the infamous Playboy empire and its founder, Hugh Hefner, played a significant role in the fight for civil rights and personal freedoms? In this eye-opening episode, we unravel the complex history of Playboy, its battle with the Nixon administration's war on drugs, and the FBI's targeting of Bobby Arnstein, a close friend of Hefner. Our gue…
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What's the true story behind Hugh Hefner's retreat to the Playboy Mansion? How did the murder of star playmate Dorothy Stratten impact his life and business empire? We explore these questions and more as we unpack the narrative presented in the podcast "Power, the Hugh Hefner Story" and the A&E DocuSeries. Join us for a fascinating look into what w…
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Corinna & I REUNITE with a few of our "PHENOMENAL PLAYMATE SISTERS" - which is btw the "Ultimate Sorority." These INCREDIBLY, VIBRANT, BEAUTIFUL, KIND and SUPER FUNNY, group of women, each carry the title of "PLAYBOYS PLAYMATE OF THE YEAR" known in the world of "PLAYBOY" as "PMOY." We are STOKED to bring you this very candid conversation with the i…
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David Mecey spent 24 years at PLAYBOY as a Staff Photographer. However, David was unique in the manner that not only did he shoot Centerfolds in the Chicago office - but also photographed a ton of Playboy Newsstand Specials, Celebrity features and more. David Mecey is an incredibly talented photographer. Many of Echo's favorite images from Playboy …
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LARRY LOGAN worked with HEFNER & PLAYBOY for close to 30 years. Logan began his career as HEFS personal Contributing Photographer from 1977-1984 and then was named "Vice President, Creative Director" in PLAYBOYS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP from 1984-1994. "I transitioned to the VP Creative Director position in the early days of the new Entertainment Group.…
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Michael Lee spent years at Playboy Enterprises Entertainment. First as the Senior Art Director & then went on to hold the title of "VP Creative Director." Challenged to develop creative strategy and execute large scale projects for the entertainment division. Developed and optimized internal business capabilities and collaborated with cross functio…
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PRE-SHOW to Episode 4 with Jim Petersen - PLAYBOY ADVISOR of 30 YEARS. Corinna & I took over the mic and had a free flow - candid - shit talking convo while waiting for our guest. Unbeknown to us - our engineer was recorded our audio. What authentically occurred was excellent! Corinna & I have been friends for close to 30 years. Not only is our syn…
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"James R. Petersen is a veteran of forty years at Playboy magazine. Hired to be the Playboy Advisor in 1973, for two decades he answered - all reasonable questions—from fashion, food and drink, stereo, sports cars to dating dilemmas, taste and etiquette. He was, according to USA Today, “the number One source of sex advice in America.” That was his …
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JOIN us LIVE in OUR STUDIO for a CANDID CONVERSATION about HEF - and the impact that PLAYBOY had on each of us. On todays show Corinna & I sit down with our playmate sisters. Barbara Moore Miss December '92 & Carrie Stevens, Miss June '97. Barbara Moore & Carrie Stevens are legends in their own right. Not only are the two women two of PLAYBOYS most…
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ARNY FREYTAG earned the coveted position of "Playboy Staff Photographer" in 1976. Arny studied at both the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts in 1970 and then went on to further his skills at The Brooks Institute of Photography in 1974. After an initial period as an apprentice at Playboy, he joined Mario Casilli, Richard Fegley and Ken Marcus as the prin…
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This show is dedicated to the man we knew and loved so very much - Mr. Hugh M. Hefner Welcome to "The Bunny Chronicles" We are STOKED to share our very first show featuring a few of our FAVORITE BUTLERS from "The Playboy Mansion." These three gentlemen - John David aka JD, Jameson Keeling & Brian Olea collectively share 68 years of dedicated servic…
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Welcome to "THE BUNNY CHRONICLES." A podcast that serves as an homage to the incredible man, visionary and icon: "Hugh M. Hefner - The Man Behind The Legend" Join us for this groundbreaking new show as we take a deep dive into the fascinating history of "PLAYBOY Magazine" and its founder Hugh M. Hefner. WE are YOUR HOSTS "Playboy Playmates" Corinna…
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